HomeMy WebLinkAbout0732 CITY OF LAKEVILLE
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
ORDINANCE NO.: 732
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 9-3 (SIGN ORDINANCE) OF THE LAKEVILLE
CITY CODE.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKEVILLE ORDAINS:
Section 1. Section 9-3-3 of the Lakeville City Code is hereby amended to
include the following definition:
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR: The person designated by the City
Administrator to be the Zoning Administrator
for the City of Lakeville.
Section 2. Section 9-3-7.B.2 of the Lakeville City Code is hereby. repealed in it's
entirely.
Section 3. Section 9-3-7.C of the Lakeville City Code is hereby amended in its
entirety to read as follows:
1. Area Identification: One. (1) sign shall be allowed at the entrance to
an area from a major collector or arterial street as defined by the
Lakeville Transportation Plan provided that:
a. Siting. Commercial area identification signs shall be located to
accommodate said sign and related structure's landscaping to meet
all setback requirements. If the sign(s) -are to be located on outlots,
the outlots shall be designated on the preliminary plat and detailed
plans for area identification signs shall be submitted wi#h the final
plat..
b. Performance Standards.
(1) Each sign area shall not exceed fifty (50) square feet with a
maximum sign structure height of fifteen (15) feet for
freestanding signs.
(2) Signs shall be located no less than fifteen (15) feet from a
property line.
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(3) Lighting of signs shall be provided that glare or light from
such lighting does not illuminate any adjacent properties,
buildings, structures, or public rights of way. Any lighted
signs shall require an electrical permit.
(4} The area around the sign shall be landscaped with plantings
and maintained in such a manner to accent and enhance the
sign while remaining sensitive to the natural features. of the
site. Detailed site and landscape plans shall be included. with
each sign permit application and shall be subject to review
and approval of the Zoning Administrator.
(5) The design and construction of commercial area
identification signs shall be done with the. highest quality
materials and workmanship to keep maintenance and
upkeep costs to a minimum and to reduce the potential for
vandalism. The signs shall be aesthetically pleasing and
shall be so maintained. The sign shall be compatible with
other structures in the area. Detailed construction plans and
a materials list shall be included with each. sign permit
application and shall be subject to review and approval of
the Zoning Administrator.
c. Secondary Area Identification Signs.
(1) In addition to the sign allowed by Section 9-3-7.C.1 of this
Section,: one. (1) sign may be allowed at each secondary
.entrance to the area.
(2) Secondary area identification signs shall be subject to the
performance standards of this Section except that:
(A) Each sign area shall not exceed thirty-two (32) square
feet with a maximum sign structure height of eight (8)
feet.
(B} Secondary area identification signs shall be a low
profile design: placed. on the .ground and not elevated
above ground by means of a pole.
(C) .Secondary area identification. signs shall conform to
all other applicable provisions of this section.
d. A document specifying ownership-.and responsibility for the upkeep,
.perpetual maintenance, taxes, insurance, utilities, and other costs
associated with the sign(s) and their property shall be submitted.
The document shall specify how the aforementioned sign
responsibilities will. be delegated and paid for. The document shall
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be recorded against the applicable property title(s) andis subject to
the review and approval of the City Attorney.
e. Code Enforcement. The City reserves .the right to require the
removal, at the owner's expense, of any sign when the
requirements of this Chapter are not completely followed and
adhered to or if the: sign is not properly maintained or falls into a
state of disrepair. The City shall not have any obligation or liability
to replace any sign or nearby landscaping when removed by the
City.
Section. 4. Section 9-3-7.D of the Lakeville City Code. is .hereby amended in its
entirety to read as follows:.
1. Area Identification: One (1) sign shall be allowed at the entrance to
an area from a major coNector or arterial street as defined by the
Lakeville Transportation Plan provided that:
a. Siting. Commercial area identification signs shall be located to
accommodate said sign and related structure's landscaping to meet
all setback requirements. If the sign(s) are to be located on outlots,
the outlots shall be designated on the preliminary plat and detailed
plans for area identification signs shall be submitted with the final
plat..
b. Performance Standards.
(1) Each sign area shall not exceed seventy five (75) square
feet with a maximum sign structure height of twenty (20) feet
for freestanding signs.
(2) Signs. shall be located no less than fifteen (15) feet from a
property line.
(3) Lighting of signs shall be provided no glare or light
illuminates any adjacent properties, buildings, structures, or
public rights of way. Any lighted signs shall require an
electrical permit.
(4) The area around the sign shall be landscaped with plantings
-and maintained in such a manner to accent and enhance the
sign while remaining sensitive to the natural features of the
site. Detailed site .and landscape .plans shall be included with.
. each sign permit application and shall be subject to review
and approval of the Zoning Administrator.
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(5) The design and construction of commercial area
identification signs shall be done with the highest quality
materials and workmanship to keep maintenance and
upkeep costs to a minimum and to reduce the potential. for
vandalism. The signs shall'be aesthetically pleasing and
shall be so maintained. The sign shall be compatible with
other structures in the area. Detailed construction plans and
a materials list shall be included with each sign permit
application and shalt be subject to review and approval of
the Zoning Administrator.
c. Secondary Area Identification Signs.
(1) In addition to the sign allowed by Section 9-3-7.D.1 of this
Section, one (1) sign may be allowed for each secondary.
entrance to the area.
(2) Secondary area identification signs shall be subject to the
performance standards of this Section except. that:
(A} Each sign area shall not exceed thirty-two (32) square
feet with a maximum sign structure height of six (8)
feet.
(B} Secondary area identification signs shall be a low
profile design placed on the ground. and not elevated
aboveground by means of a pole.
(C) Secondary area identification signs shall conform to
all other applicable provisions of this section,
d. A document specifying .ownership and responsibility for the. upkeep,
perpetual maintenance, taxes, insurance, utilities, and other costs
associated with. the sign(s) and their property shall be submitted..
The document shall specify how the aforementioned sign
responsibilities. will be delegated and paid for. The document shall
be recorded against the applicable property title(s) and is subject to
the review and approval of the. City Attorney.
e. Code Enforcement. The City reserves the right. to require the
removal, at the owner's expense,. of any sign when the
requirements of this Chapter are not completely followed and
adhered to or if the sign is not properly maintained or falls into a
state of disrepair. The City shall not have any obligation or liability
to replace any sign or nearby landscaping when removed by the
City.
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Section 5. Section 9-3-7.E of the Lakeville City Code is hereby amended in its
entirety to read as follows:
1. Area Identification: One (1) sign shall be allowed at one (1)
entrance to an area from a major collector or arterial street as
defined by the Lakeville Transportation Plan shall be allowed
provided that:
a. Siting. Commercial area identification signs shall be located to
accommodate said sign and related structure's landscaping to meet
all setback requirements. If the sign(s) are to be located on outlots,
the outlots shall be designated on the preliminary plat and detailed
plans for area identification signs shall be submitted with the final
plat.
b. Performance Standards.
(1) Each. sign area shall not exceed one hundred (100) square
feet with a maximum sign structure height of twenty (20) feet
for freestanding signs:.
(2) Signs shall be located no less than fifteen (15) #eet from a
property line.
(3) Lighting of signs shall be provided no glare or light
illuminates. any adjacent properties, buildings, structures; or
public rights of way. Any lighted signs shall. require an
electrical permit.
(4} The area around the sign shall be landscaped with plantings
and maintained in such a manner to accent and enhance the
sign while remaining sensitive to the natural features of the
site. Detailed site and landscape plans shall be included with
each sign permit application and shalt be subject to review
and approval of the Zoning Administrator.
(5) The design and construction of commercial area
identification signs shall be done with the highest quality
materials and workmanship to keep maintenance and
upkeep costs to a minimum and to reduce the potential for
vandalism. The signsshall be aesthetically pleasing and
shall be so maintained. The sign shall be compatible with
other structures in the area. Detailed construction plans and
a materials list shall.. be included with each sign permit
.application and shall be subject to review and approval of
the Zoning Administrator.
c. Secondary Area. Identification Signs.
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(1) In addition to the sign allowed by Section 9-3-7.E.1 of this
Section, one (1) sign may be allowed for each secondary
entrance to the area.
(2) Secondary area identification signs shall be subject to the
performance standards of this Section except that:
(A} Each sign: area shall not exceed thirty-two (32) square
feet with a maximum sign structure height of eight (8}
feet.
(6) Secondary area identification signs shall be a low
profile design placed on the ground and not elevated
above ground by means of a pole.
(C) Secondary area identification signs shall conform to
.all other. applicable provisions of this section..
d. A document specifying ownership and responsibility for the upkeep,
perpetual maintenance, taxes, insurance, utilities, and other costs
associated with the sign(s) and their property shall be submitted.
The document shall specify how the aforementioned sign
responsibilities will be delegated and paid for. The document shall
be recorded. against the applicable property titles} and is subject to
the review. and. approval of the City Attorney.
e. Code Enforcement. The City reserves the right to require the
.removal, at the owner's expense, of any sign when the
requirements of this. Chapter are not completely followed and
adhered. to or if the sign is not properly maintained or falls into a
state of disrepair. The City shall not have any obligation or liability
to replace any sign or nearby landscaping when removed by the
City.
Section 6. Section 9-3-7.F of the Lakeville: City-Code is hereby amended in its
entirety to read as follows:
1. Area Identification: One (1 }sign shall be allowed. at one (1)
entrance to an area. from a major collector or arterial street as
defined by the Lakeville Transportation Plan provided that:
a. Siting. Commercial area identification signs shall be located to
accommodate said sign and related structure's landscaping to meet
all setback requirements. If the sign(s) are to be located on outlots,
the outlots shall be designated on the preliminary plat and detailed
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plans for area identification. signs shall. be submitted with the final
plat.
b. Performance Standards.
(1) Each sign area shall not exceed one hundred (100) square
feet with a maximum sign structure height of ten (10) feet for
freestanding signs.
(2) Signs shall be located no less than fifteen (15) feet from a
property line.
(3) Lighting of signs shall be provided no glare or light
illuminates any adjacent properties, buildings, structures, or
public rights of way. Any lighted signs shall require an
electrical permit.
(4) The area around the sign shall be .landscaped with plantings
and maintained in such a manner to accent and enhance the
sign while remaining sensitive to the natural features of the
site. Detailed site and landscape plans shall be included with
each sign permit application and shall be subject to review
and approval of the Zoning Administrator.
(5) The design and construction of commercial area
identification signs shall be done with the highest quality
materials and workmanship to keep maintenance and
upkeep costs to a minimum and to reduce the potential for
vandalism. The signs shall be aesthetically pleasing and-
shall. be so maintained. The sign shall be compatible with
other structures in the area. Detailed construction plans and
a materials list shall be included with each sign permit
application and shall be subject to review and approval of
the Zoning Administrator.
c. Secondary Area Identification Signs.
(1) In addition to the sign allowed by Section 9-3-7.F.1 of this
.Section, one (1) sign may be allowed for each secondary
entrance to the area.
(2) Secondary area identification signs shall be subject to the
performance standards of this Section except that:
(A) Each sign area shall. not exceed thirty-two (32) square
feet with a maximum sign structure height of eight (8)
feet.
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(B) Secondary area identification signs shall be a low
profile design placed on the ground and not elevated
above ground by means of a pole.
(C) Secondary area identification signs shall conform to
all other applicable provisions of this section.
d. A document specifying ownership and responsibility for the. upkeep,
perpetual maintenance,. taxes, insurance, utilities, and other costs
associated with the sign(s) and their property shall be submitted.
The document shall specify how the aforementioned sign.
responsibilities will be delegated and paid for. The document shall
be recorded against the applicable property title(s) and is subject to
the review and approval of the City. Attorney.
e. Code Enforcement. The City reserves the right to require the
removal, at the owner's expense, of any sign when the
requirements of this Chapter are not completely followed and
adhered to or if the sign is not properly maintained or falls into a
state of disrepair. The City shall not. have anyobligation or liability
to replace any sign or nearby landscaping when removed by the
City.
Section 7. Section 9-3-7:G of the Lakeville City Code is hereby amended in its.
entirety to read as follows:
1. Area Identification: One (1) sign shall be allowed at one (1)
entrance to an area from a major collector or arterial street. as
defined by the Lakeville Transportation Plan shall. be allowed
provided that: e_
a. Siting. Commercial area identification signs shall be located to
accommodate said sign and related structure's landscaping to meet
all setback requirements. If the sign(s) are to be located on outlots,
the outlots shall be designated on the preliminary.. plat and detailed
plans for area identification signs shall be submitted with the final
plat.
b. Performance Standards.
(1) Each sign area shall not exceed two (200) hundred square
feet with a maximum sign structure height of thirty_(30) feet
for freestanding signs.
(2) Signs shall be located no less than fifteen (15) feet from. a
..property line.
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(3) Lighting of signs shall be provided no glare or light
illuminates any adjacent properties, buildings, structures, or
public rights of way. Any lighted signs shall require an
electrical permit.
(4) The area around the sign shall be landscaped with plantings
and maintained in such a mannerto accent and enhance the
sign while remaining sensitive to the natural features of the
.site. Detailed site and landscape plans shall be included with
each sign permit application and shall be subject to review
and approval of the Zoning Administrator.
(5) The design and construction of commercial area
identification signs shall be done with the highest quality
materials and workmanship to keep maintenance and
upkeep costs to a minimum and to reduce the potential for _
vandalism. The signs shall be aesthetically pleasing and
shall be so maintained.. The sign shall be compatible with
other structures in the area. Detailed construction plans and
a materials list shall be included with each sign permit
application and shall be subject to review and approval of
the Zoning Administrator.
c. Secondary Area Identification Signs.
(1) In addition to the sign allowed by Section 9-3-7.G.1 of this
Section, one (1) sign may be allowed for each secondary
entrance to the area.
(2) Secondary area identification signs shall be subject to the
performance standards of this Section except that:
(A) Each sign area shall not exceed thirty-two (32) square
feet with a maximum sign structure height of eight (8)
feet.
(B) Secondary area identification signs shall be a low
profile design placed on the ground and not elevated
above ground. by means of a .pole.
(C) Secondary. area identification signs shall conform to
all other applicable provisions of this section.
d. A document specifying ownership and responsibility for .the upkeep,
perpetual maintenance, taxes, insurance, utilities, and other costs
associated with the sign(s) and their property shall be submitted.
The document shall specify how the aforementioned sign.
responsibilities will be delegated and paid for. The document shall
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be recorded against the applicable property title(s) and is subject to
the review and approval of the City Attorney.
e. Code Enforcement. The City reserves the right to require the
removal, at the owner's expense, of any sign when the
requirements of this Chapter are not completely followed and
adhered to or if the sign is not properly maintained or falls into a
state of disrepair. The City shall. not have any obligation or liability
to replace any sign or nearby landscaping when removed by the
City.
Section 8. Section 9-3-8.A of the Lakeville City Code is hereby amended in its
entirety to read as follows:
A. Motor Fuel Station: Signs for motor fuel stations shall be regulated by the
single occupancy business structure sign provisions for the .zoning district
in which the station. is located. In addition; motor fuel stations may also
display electronic or non-electronic signs which identify current fuel .prices
and carwash facilities. Except as provided for in the freeway corridor
.district, said signs shall be limited to a maximum of sixteen (16} square
feet each and shall be limited to a height of ten feet (10').
Section 9. Section 9-3-8.C of the Lakeville City. Code is hereby amended in its
entirety to read as follows:
C. Multiple Occupancy Commercial and Industrial Buildings: When a single:
principal building is devoted to three. (3) or more commercial or industrial
uses, signs shall be allowed subject to review and. approval of the Zoning
Administrator in accordance with the procedures established by SectionB
of the Zoning Ordinance based on the following requirements:.
1. :The maximum individual sign sizes for multiple occupancy buildings
and individual businesses that may display a sign shall not exceed
the maximum provisions for single or double occupancy structures
in the same zoning district in Section 9-3-7 of this Chapter. The
bonus provided in subsection B of this section shah not apply in
calculating maximum sign size.
2. Commercial retail, office, or mixed use multiple occupancy
buildings may display a freestanding building or business sign
consistent with the applicable zoning district provisions in Section
9-3-7 of this Chapter. A single freestanding business sign may
identify multiple tenants.
3. Except as provided for in this subsection C, individual tenants of a
multiple occupancy building shall not display separate business
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wall, canopy, or marquee signs unless the tenant's business has an
exclusive exterior entrance and subject to the following
requirements:.
a. The number of individual wall, canopy, or marquee signs
shall be limited to one per entrance, except that two signs
may be displayed for the tenant of a corner suite.
b. Each sign shall be limited to the maximum wall sign size
permitted in the applicable zoning district provisions in
Section 9-3-7 of this Chapter.
c. -The individual business signs shall. be located only on
exterior walls of the tenant space being identified.
d: A comprehensive sign plan is submitted that includes all of
the following information:
(1) A site plan to scale showing the location of lot lines,-
buildings, structures, parking areas, existing. and
:proposed signs, and any other physical features of
the area included within the proposed comprehensive
sign plan.
(2) Elevations to scale of buildings included within the
comprehensive sign plan including the location of
existing or proposed wall, canopy, or marquee signs..
(3) To scale plans for all existing and proposed signs of
any type included within the comprehensive sign plan
indicating area, dimensions, height, materials, colors,
and means of illumination (if any).
e. No permit shall be issued for a new or replacement business
sign for an individual use except upon a determination by the
Zoning Administrator that it is consistent with the approved
comprehensive sign plan..
4. In any multiple occupancy building qualifying. as a shopping center,
directory signs shall be permitted for each common public entrance.
Each directory sign area shall not exceed a total of fifty (50) square
feet and shall be located within fifty feet (50') of the common public
entrance being served. The size of the individual business
identification signing within the directory shall be established during
the site plan review process. Attention shall be given to the.
possible number of tenant or occupant bays that may be served by
the common public entrance for which the directory sign is
intended.
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Section 10. Section 9-3-9 of the Lakeville City Code is hereby amended in its.
entirety to read as follows:
9-3-9 INSPECTIONS: All signs for which a permit is required. shall be subject to
inspection by the Zoning Administrator. The Zoning Administrator may order the
removal of any sign that is not maintained in accordance with the maintenance
provisions of this Chapter..
Section 11. Section 9-3-10.C of the. Lakeville City Code is hereby amended in
.its entirety to read as foAows:
C. License Issued if Application is In Order: The Zoning Administrator upon
the filling of an application for a license shall..examine such plans,
specifications and other dataand the premises upon which it is proposed
to erect the sign. If it appears that the proposed structure is in compliance
with aH requirements of this chapter and all other laws' and ordinances of
the. City,. the license shall. be issued if the work authorized under a license
has not been completed within. sixty (60) days after the date of issuance,
the license shall be null and void.
Section 12. Section 9-3-11.A of the Lakeville City Code is hereby amended in
its entirety #o read as follows:
A. This chapter shall be administered and enforced by the Zoning
Administrator. The Zoning Administrator may institute in the name of the
City appropriate actions or proceedings against a violator.
Section 13. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be effective immediately upon
its passage and publication according to law.
PASSED and ADOPTED by the Lakeville City Council this 17t" day of March,
2003.
CITY OF LAKEVILLE
BY:
Robert D. John n, Mayor
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BY:
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